Clear space in front of toilet

[Robert]

Existing building in CA, we need a 5' wide x 4' deep maneuvering space in front of the toilet (commercial toilet compartment). Can that 5' wide space start 8" from the toilet side wall? There is a 8"x8" concrete column in the corner in front of the toilet... which is reducing the 4' clearance to 3'-4" at that corner only. Otherwise all clearances are good.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Don't know about CA codes but ICC/ANSI A117.1 would not allow it.

 

[steveray]

Clearances given are normally absolute minimums...and here it would be 5x5...

 

[mark handler]

Don't know about CA codes but ICC/ANSI A117.1 would not allow it.

There is No exception in CA for this obstruction to the "clear space" requirement. Move the toilet.

 

[ADAguy]

Is toilet a tank or flush meter?
Consider using a shorter stool, they are available.
Also old style with wall mtd tank is very shallow.

 

[mark handler]

Consider using a shorter stool, they are available.

Per CPC
all public toilets shall be elongated and open front

 

[ADAguy]

Products are available MH as an alternate methods and means, no removal of structural elements required.

 

[Robert]

It's an elongated tank style toilet. Yes I figured it wouldn't fly. I did see a compact elongated bowl from Kohler though still not small enough for the clearance required.

 

[ADAguy]

Keep trying, off brands or recycle?

 

[mark handler]

recycle?

Must also comply with SB407

 

[ADAguy]

Kill joy eh? Many recycled fixtures can be altered to meet those requirements. It remains possible within the existing limits to meet the minimums by using alternate m & m's.